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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Indie, Action, RTS.

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Tryst is a competitive Real Time Strategy Game that provides a unique, fast paced spin to the established strategy model.

Reviews: Mostly Negative — 25% — of 63 reviews
Released: 2012-09-14
Developer: BlueGiant Interactive
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 18 min
Mean playtime: 11.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 29%

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